Maintenance Associate Level 1

Overview

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including food service, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

Our sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people.

These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through wide-ranging initiatives.

NOW HIRING Maintenance Tech at our Manchester Road location in Kalamazoo, MI!

ROLE: To provide electrical and electronics support to the manufacturing facility to maximize safety, quality, and production uptime.

Pay Range: $22.88 - $40.02/HR, based on experience

Schedule: Night Shift 5:30PM - 5:30AM with 3 paid breaks.

• Diagnose and repair faulty production and related plant equipment with the minimum amount of supervision using the provided schematics, manuals and drawings. Be able to diagnose and repair electro-mechanical problems, troubleshoot electrical problems and have a strong understanding of preventative maintenance strategies
• Identify faulty parts and provide proper nomenclature in the form of a requisition in order that spares or replacements can be ordered
• Install equipment and test run
• Develop and maintain store room spare parts inventory and establish a withdraw, return and re-order procedure
• General working knowledge of machine shop equipment
• Must be team-oriented with leadership qualities and capable of leading co-workers in assigned tasks
• Will be expected to maintain necessary records and established maintenance procedures
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment
• Assist with tooling setup and maintenance when needed
• Responsible for additional specific duties related to each shift as assigned by Shift Team Leader
• Other duties as necessary

• Demonstrates ability to accurately post data from one source to another in ERP or peripheral software systems

• Ability to communicate effectively and work closely and productively as part of a cross-functional team
• Ability to create and/or exhibit an atmosphere of openness, honesty, trust, and teamwork
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize as needed without loss of effectiveness and composure

• Demonstrates ability to understand and actively participate in all company safety programs, policies and procedures

• Ability to develop and maintain processes that are ISO compliant

• Demonstrates an advanced comprehensive knowledge of entire process from concept to commercialization

• Ability to operate motorized equipment and other peripheral equipment safely and efficiently as required
• Demonstrates ability to utilize standard hand tools
• Ability to operate basic machine shop equipment

• Demonstrates advanced mechanical aptitude and abilities
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of production technological methods and procedures, and capabilities of machines and equipment in manufacturing facilities
• Demonstrates the ability to perform electrical trouble shooting, repair and equipment installation
• Demonstrate the ability to use electrical meters to include multimeter and amp meter

• Three to five years of experience in a related field and a mechanical pretest to employment
• High school graduate required
• Completion of a vocational or trade school curriculum from an authorized school with a concentration in…